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Cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum, synonym C. verum) is a small evergreen tree
10-15 m tall, belonging to the family Lauraceae, and a spice obtained from the
inner bark of this species. It is native to Sri Lanka. The leaves are
ovate-oblong in shape, 7-18 cm long. The flowers, which are arranged in
panicles, have a greenish colour and a rather disagreeable odour. The fruit is a
purple 1 cm berry containing a single seed. Cinnamon is principally employed in
cookery as a condiment and flavouring material, being largely used in the
preparation of some kinds of chocolate and liqueurs, also
cinnamon quills and ground cinnamon. In medicine it acts like
other volatile oils and once had a reputation as a "cure" for
colds. The pungent
taste and scent come from cinnamic aldehyde or cinnamaldehyde.
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Cumin seeds have a distinctive bitter flavor and strong, warm
aroma due to their abundant essential oil content. Its main constituent and
important aroma compound is cuminaldehyde (4-isopropylbenzaldehyde). Important
aroma compounds of toasted cumin are the substituted pyrazines,
2-ethoxy-3-isopropylpyrazine, 2-methoxy-3-sec-butylpyrazine, and
2-methoxy-3-methylpyrazine. Their smell can also be detected in the eater's
sweat even after consuming only small amounts. Today, cumin is identified with
Indian cuisine and Mexican cuisine. It is used as an ingredient of curry powder.
Cumin can be found in some Dutch cheeses, and in some traditional breads from
France. In herbal medicine, cumin is classified as stimulant, carminative, and
antimicrobial.
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Marjoram (Origanum majorana, Lamiaceae) is a cold-sensitive
perennial herb or undershrub with sweet pine and citrus flavors. It is also
called Sweet Marjoram or Knotted Marjoram and Majorana hortensis. The name
marjoram (Old French majorane, Medieval Latin majorana) is not connected with
the word major. Marjoram is cultivated for its aromatic leaves, either green or
dry, for culinary purposes; the tops are cut as the plants begin to flower and
are dried slowly in the shade. It is often used in herb combinations such as
Herbes de Provence and Za'atar.
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Thyme (Thymus) is a genus of about 350 species of aromatic
perennial herbs and sub-shrubs to 40 cm tall, in the family Lamiaceae. They are
native to Europe, north Africa and Asia. The stems are thin and wiry; the leaves
are evergreen in most species, arranged in opposite pairs, oval, entire, and
small, 4-20 mm long. The flowers are in dense terminal heads, with an uneven
calyx, with the upper lip three-lobed, and the lower cleft; the corolla is
tubular, 4-10 mm long, and white, pink or purple. Common Thyme, aka Garden
Thyme, T. vulgaris is a very commonly used culinary herb. It is a Mediterranean
perennial which is best suited to well-drained soils and enjoys full sun.
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Poppy Seeds are used to flavor breads, cakes, rolls, and
cookies in European and Middle Eastern cooking. In Turkey, they are often ground
and used in desserts. In India, the seeds are ground and used to thicken sauces.
The seeds are also used in noodle, fish, and vegetable dishes in Jewish, German,
and Slavic cooking.
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